Fair app BUT….
I have been a loyal apple customer for years however there are some things about the health app that could be better. 1. Add an algorithm that calculates weekly monthly, biannually and annual run/ walk totals. 2. Add a movement/ activity calculation algorithm. 3. Add calorie tracker/ diet tracking component that is more comprehensive than the current version. I.e. Control my weights app format. I would also suggest a feature that suggests you add calories to a diary based on where you are at. I.e. stopping at chick-fil-a triggers a notification that prompts a log entry with integrated nutrition facts based on the restaurant’s app menu. Also there needs to be a fasting component and compatibility with apple watch.
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Dangerous Advice
Treat the blood pressure advice with extreme caution as they use 120/70 as a base line. This is fine for a 45 year old but not for people away from this age range. There is no adjustment for ageing. This can lead to older persons with perfectly normal blood pressure seeking medication that can cause more harms than good. As a person ages blood vessels naturally become less flexible and blood pressure rises. Treat any information from this app as guidance and if there are sudden changes then seek qualified medical advice. Do not treat any information as actionable as it could lead to harms.
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A UX overhaul
Apple Health is already a highly proactive digital health platform, but I believe it has an opportunity to evolve further through product innovation and a more patient-centric design strategy. While the State of Mind feature offers an intuitive way to capture emotions using standardized mood selections, its note section is too limited to fully support users who need to document the circumstances surrounding their emotional state. From a user experience (UX) and customer value proposition perspective, expanding this capability would significantly enhance the feature’s utility.
The State of Mind feature could become a more comprehensive mental health tool by allowing users to record detailed observations about emotional triggers, symptoms, medication adherence, sleep quality, coping strategies, and significant life events immediately after they occur. This would create a richer repository of patient-generated health data (PGHD) that could be securely shared with healthcare providers whenever appropriate.
From a customer relationship management (CRM) perspective, enabling users to generate and share comprehensive mental health summaries before an appointment would improve communication between patients and clinicians, increase appointment efficiency, and support more informed clinical decision-making. If a patient misses an appointment or struggles to explain what they experienced over several weeks, these detailed entries could provide valuable context that might otherwise be forgotten.
This enhancement would also increase customer engagement, strengthen customer satisfaction, and improve long-term platform adoption by providing greater value to individuals managing psychological or behavioral health conditions. By continuously refining features that address real-world healthcare needs, Apple can reinforce its brand positioning as a leader in digital health innovation while building stronger customer loyalty.
Ultimately, expanding the State of Mind feature represents an opportunity for Apple to leverage continuous product development, market differentiation, and customer-centric innovation. By transforming a simple mood tracker into a comprehensive mental health documentation tool, Apple could strengthen its competitive advantage while delivering meaningful value to both patients and healthcare professionals.
The State of Mind feature could become a more comprehensive mental health tool by allowing users to record detailed observations about emotional triggers, symptoms, medication adherence, sleep quality, coping strategies, and significant life events immediately after they occur. This would create a richer repository of patient-generated health data (PGHD) that could be securely shared with healthcare providers whenever appropriate.
From a customer relationship management (CRM) perspective, enabling users to generate and share comprehensive mental health summaries before an appointment would improve communication between patients and clinicians, increase appointment efficiency, and support more informed clinical decision-making. If a patient misses an appointment or struggles to explain what they experienced over several weeks, these detailed entries could provide valuable context that might otherwise be forgotten.
This enhancement would also increase customer engagement, strengthen customer satisfaction, and improve long-term platform adoption by providing greater value to individuals managing psychological or behavioral health conditions. By continuously refining features that address real-world healthcare needs, Apple can reinforce its brand positioning as a leader in digital health innovation while building stronger customer loyalty.
Ultimately, expanding the State of Mind feature represents an opportunity for Apple to leverage continuous product development, market differentiation, and customer-centric innovation. By transforming a simple mood tracker into a comprehensive mental health documentation tool, Apple could strengthen its competitive advantage while delivering meaningful value to both patients and healthcare professionals.
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Perimenopause is Real
I would like to use the app to help track my perimenopause symptoms and changing periods, but it doesn’t. If a person is in their late 40s and their periods go awry? Maybe it’s not pregnancy or stress related. Zero information or tracking support for these perimenopause symptoms.
Functions and available uses
Health is amazing because it has a massive amount of functions you can use such as heart rate, walking pace, sleep schedule and even how you’re feeling at the time. This makes you feel like you’re supported in what you do and it’s like having an online doctor always with you 24/7. This way you don’t have to wait hours for a GP just to discuss your slightly peaking heart rate. The health app has a massive support range and is always available which makes it a great option for any sort of medical or health care you need immediately. It’s an amazing app that I would totally recommend to all ages to keep track of many aspects of your health. Apple, keep on striving to put your best apps forward and continue supporting all users!!!!!! :)
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